2004 Toyota Tundra body & structure problems
204 complaints about body & structure have been filed for the 2004 Toyota Tundra, which is 31% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 204 31% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 110,000 miles 140 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When body & structure problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 12 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 21 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 20 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 23 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 16 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 19 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 11 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 7 |
| 200k+ miles | 7 |
What the data shows
Of the 140 body & structure complaints that report mileage, the median is about 110,000 miles, and 11% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Shift controller assembly bracket (toyota p/n 33501-0c011) has a design defect in that the part is cast without threaded bolt holes, relying on the installation of the screws to cut threads, by the act of installing the part at the factory, the radial outward force that the screw exerts creates a circumferential tensile stress around the hole, and microfractures in the cast aluminum. Over time, the microfractures cause failure of the part.
I had recently purchased a 2004 tundra with knowing about the recall for frame rust. I believed toyota had completed the recall and fixed the problem. Not long after owning the vehicle, I noticed a spot of rust bubbling through the anti corrosion coating. After further inspection, the frame is completely corroded through and cracked. This vehicle was meant to use for travel with my family in it and now it's not safe to drive at all.
Other problems reported for the 2004 Toyota Tundra
- Suspension 156 complaints
- Air bags 50 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 41 complaints
- Brakes 38 complaints
- Steering 27 complaints